Episode 17: Where is My Money? How QDROs Work with Jacki Roessler, CDFA

Wealthy After Divorce

In this episode, Jacqueline Roessler, CDFA® explains the QDRO process for post-divorce clients. Clients are often overwhelmed and confused by the length of the time it takes to put QDROs in place. Additionally, clients are confused about who plays what role in getting to the QDRO finish line and why it’s important to be proactive. If you’re wondering “where’s my money?”, this episode will point you in the right direction.

We will cover:

• What is a QDRO and why do you need one?
• The many stages of getting your QDRO processed
• When you can expect to receive your money

Resources:

• Contact Jacki via email at [e-mail]
• Read Jacki’s blog on QDRO timing HERE.
• Find out how Jacki Roessler, CDFA® advocates for divorce clients during the divorce process by scheduling a complimentary 30-minute initial consult HERE.
• As a companion to this episode, download our QDRO Process Flowchart by clicking here: https://pearlplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/QDRO_Process_Pearl_Planning.pdf
• Read the US Government’s Accountability Office’s Recommendation on the processing of QDROs after divorce HERE.

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